Description
Scrumptious cinnamon knots with coffee icing deliver a delightful twist on traditional pastry. Sweet spirals drizzled with rich espresso glaze promise a delectable morning treat you’ll savor with each indulgent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsps (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk, 110°F/45°C
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (70 g) brown sugar
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsps ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsps brewed coffee
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Whisk warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a small bowl until foamy, allowing the mixture to bloom and release its fermentation fragrance.
- Dough Formation: Blend dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, then incorporate the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Knead thoroughly on a floured surface or using a stand mixer until achieving a smooth, elastic consistency.
- First Fermentation: Transfer the dough to a greased container, cover, and let rise in a warm, draft-free space until doubled in volume, approximately 1 hour.
- Flavor Preparation: Roll out the risen dough into a rectangular shape. Spread softened butter evenly, then generously dust with a mixture of ground cinnamon and sugar, creating a rich, aromatic base.
- Shaping and Second Rise: Slice the dough into strips and twist each into elegant knots. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving slight space between each. Cover and allow a second rise for 30 minutes.
- Baking Process: Preheat the oven and bake the knots until they transform into a golden-brown, caramelized delicacy, indicating perfect doneness.
- Icing Finalization: Prepare a glossy coffee icing by whisking powdered sugar with espresso. Once the knots cool, drizzle with the aromatic glaze, allowing it to set and enhance the pastry’s visual and flavor profile.
Notes
- Yeast Activation Precision: Ensure milk temperature is between 100-110°F to successfully activate yeast without killing it, preventing dense and heavy dough.
- Kneading Technique: Develop gluten by kneading until dough becomes smooth and elastic, which typically takes 8-10 minutes by hand or 5-6 minutes in a stand mixer.
- Rising Environment Control: Place dough in a warm, draft-free area around 80-85°F for optimal fermentation, using a proofing box or slightly warmed oven if needed.
- Cinnamon Sugar Distribution: Spread softened butter evenly before adding cinnamon-sugar mixture to guarantee consistent flavor and prevent dry patches in the knots.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 227
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 138 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg